The King Sisters – In the Mood

The King Sisters were among the most polished and versatile harmony groups of their era, moving with ease from big‑band swing to novelty tunes, folk‑tinged pieces and smooth ballads. In the Mood gathers 25 prime recordings that chart their rise from 1930s radio favourites to nationally beloved entertainers whose popularity endured well into the 1960s. The set offers a vivid portrait of their trademark blend: tight, ringing harmonies, impeccable timing and a bright, unforced charm that made even the most intricate arrangements feel effortless.

The programme opens with the breezy Button Up Your Overcoat and the atmospheric Moonglow, before moving into the lively wartime favourite (I’ve Got a Gal) In Kalamazoo. Tender moments such as Oh, How I Miss You Tonight sit comfortably alongside the playful Strip Polka and the gently swinging Heavenly Hideaway. Instrumental‑flavoured pieces like Irish Washerwoman and the exuberant Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart show the group’s rhythmic agility.

Their signature smoothness shines on Take Me in Your Arms, Sweetheart of All My Dreams and the title track In the Mood, where their harmonies glide effortlessly over the band’s driving pulse. The set also highlights their flair for novelty and character songs — Slap‑Slap (That’s the Way You Say Hello) and The Army Corps Song — as well as their gift for romantic warmth in ’Tis Autumn and Back in Your Own Backyard.

Latin‑tinged charm arrives with Cielito Lindo (Beautiful Sky), while upbeat favourites like Happy Feet, Jersey Bounce and Music Makers capture the Sisters at their most spirited. The collection closes with the nostalgic When My Dreamboat Comes Home, a fitting reminder of their ability to blend sweetness, swing and sophistication in equal measure.

Altogether, In the Mood is a vibrant, generously filled celebration of the King Sisters’ artistry — a testament to why their harmonies resonated across radio, records and television for more than three decades.

Track Listing

1. Button Up Your Overcoat
2. Moonglow
3. (I’ve Got A Gal) In Kalamazoo
4. Oh, How I Miss You Tonight
5. Strip Polka
6. Heavenly Hideaway
7. Music ‘Til Dawn
8. Irish Washerwoman
9. Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart
10. Take Me In Your Arms
11. Slap – Slap (That’s The Way You Say Hello)
12. Sweetheart Of All My Dreams
13. In The Mood
14. Cielito Lindo (Beautiful Sky)
15. Back In Your Own Backyard
16. The Army Corps Song
17. ‘Tis Autumn
18. Arthur Murray Taught Me Dancing In A Hurry
19. Ac – Cent – Tchu – Ate The Positive
20. Happy Feet
21. I Came Here To Talk For Joe
22. Jersey Bounce
23. Some Days There Just Ain’t No Fish
24. Music Makers
25. When My Dreamboat Comes Home